Indie Artist & Band Booking Enquiries
Important Booking Disclaimer & Transparency Notice
Shakti Event is an independent corporate event management and entertainment production company. We do not claim exclusive representation or official management of the artists listed in this directory unless explicitly stated under formal contract. All artist bookings, performance fees, technical riders, and travel terms remain strictly subject to availability and written confirmation by the respective artist’s official management.
Indie Artists & Bands
About indie artists & bands enquiries
India's independent music scene has grown into a strong live circuit of singer-songwriters, rock and folk-fusion bands and electronic-leaning acts. These artists attract loyal audiences who know every lyric, which makes them a popular choice for college festivals, brand experiences and private events looking for something more personal than a standard film-music set.
This hub lists the indie artists and bands for whom Shakti Event coordinates booking enquiries. The range is wide: acoustic songwriters suited to intimate rooms, folk-rock and fusion bands built for festival stages, and full rock and metal outfits that need serious production.
We are an independent event and artist booking company. We forward your brief to each act's management, relay their response, and plan the technical production for the performance. Availability and fees are confirmed only by the artist's management.
Event fit
Events this category suits
College and university festivals
Indie acts consistently rank among the most requested names for campus fests, where students follow independent releases closely.
Brand and lifestyle events
Fashion, beverage and lifestyle brands often choose indie artists to match a contemporary, youthful identity.
Intimate weddings and cocktail evenings
Acoustic singer-songwriters suit smaller gatherings, rooftop cocktails and relaxed welcome dinners.
Corporate offsites and retreats
A band set around a bonfire or sundowner gives a team offsite a more relaxed mood than a formal stage show.
Music and arts festivals
Larger bands with festival experience fit open-air stages and multi-act line-ups.
Artists
Indie Artists & Bands we accept enquiries for
Availability and fees are confirmed only by each artist's management at the time of enquiry.
Artist booking-enquiry pages
Also available to enquire
- Agam
- Agnee
- Ankur Tewari
- Bhoomi
- Bloodywood
- Dot.
- Kabir Cafe
- Kayan
- Kushagra Thakur
- Lagori
- Lifafa
- Madboy/Mink
- OAFF & Savera
- Palash Sen (Euphoria)
- Parekh & Singh
- Parvaaz
- Peter Cat Recording Co.
- Raghu Dixit Project
- Ritviz
- Swarathma
- Taba Chake
- Thaikkudam Bridge
- The Local Train
- The Tapi Project
Planning
Production planning for indie acts and bands
Bands bring more equipment and people than solo singers. Drums, guitars, keyboards and multiple vocal mics mean the stage size, power supply and sound system need to be planned around the specific act. We confirm these requirements with the management team before quoting.
Match the act to the room. An acoustic songwriter can lose impact on a giant stage, while a loud rock band may overpower a small dinner venue. Tell us the venue and audience size and we will suggest acts in this category that suit it.
Campus and brand events often have strict time windows and sound limits. Share any curfew or decibel restrictions early so they are built into the performance plan.
Fees depend on date, city, event type and artist availability and are shared by the artist's management at the time of enquiry. Production is planned and quoted separately by Shakti Event.
Cities & timing
Indie acts for campuses, brands and smaller venues
Indie artists draw especially strong audiences in college towns and metros with active live-music scenes, including Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi NCR. Universities in Madhya Pradesh and Central India increasingly invite independent acts to their annual festivals as well. Because many indie audiences discover artists online, a band's following can be strong even in cities where it has rarely performed, which makes audience research worth a quick conversation before shortlisting.
Smaller venues are often where indie acts shine. Rooftops, resort lawns, auditoriums and mid-sized halls can create a close connection between artist and audience. For brand activations, an acoustic or stripped-back format may suit a store launch or lounge evening better than a full-band show. Tell us the space and the feeling you want, and we will suggest acts and formats to enquire about.
FAQ
Indie Artists & Bands: common questions
- Can indie bands perform at weddings?
- Many indie artists accept private events, particularly acoustic or smaller-format performances. Availability is confirmed by each act's management.
- Which indie acts suit a college festival?
- Acts with a strong following among students usually suit campus fests. Share your expected audience size and budget band and we will suggest a shortlist.
- What production do bands need?
- Requirements vary by act. We confirm stage, sound and backline needs with the management team and plan the production accordingly.
- How are indie artist fees decided?
- Fees depend on date, city, event type and artist availability, and are shared by the artist's management at the time of enquiry.
- Can you book an indie act for a corporate offsite?
- Yes, enquiries for offsites and retreats can be coordinated, subject to the act's availability and the venue's technical capacity.